3. Sign in the Celtics' locker room: "No Dancing with the Ball." Don't just dribble the ball a lot with a guy on you when you're not going anywhere.

4. To be a success in coaching you need adversity and mentors. (Silverism)

5. "Before you can win a championship, you need to have your heart broken." (Doug Collins)

6. You stay ahead on offense and you come from behind on defense. (Al McGuire, photo)

7. "Amateurs work until they get it right. Professionals work until they can't get it wrong." (Indianapolis Colts punter Hunter Smith. He said this before the Super Bowl and, guess what, he dropped the snap when he was the holder on an extra point. I think he kind of blew his own quote. -- Coach Silver)